Midwife Health Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Midwife Do?
Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born. They advise on health, preventive measures, preparation for parenthood, detection of complications in mother and child, accessing of medical care, promoting normal birth and carrying out emergency measures.
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Anaesthetics
Anaesthetics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Midwife
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAnaesthetics knowledge
Anaesthetics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialPharmacology knowledge
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialHygiene In A Health Care Setting knowledge
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical …
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EssentialObstetric Ultrasonography knowledge
The various types of sonography and the information provided when applied to obstetrics such as dating and growth of the pregnancy and visualising the fetus in its mother womb.
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EssentialPreparation For Child Delivery knowledge
The procedures to follow for delivering babies and the needed technical equipment in obstetrics.
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EssentialHealth Care Occupation-specific Ethics knowledge
The moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination, informed consent and patient confidentiality.
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EssentialHealth Care Legislation knowledge
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
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EssentialResuscitation knowledge
The emergency procedure applied to individuals with no pulse to restore them to consciousness.
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EssentialChildbirth knowledge
The process of delivering a baby, the symptoms and signs of labour, the expulsion of the baby and all the related steps and procedures, including the ones related to complications …
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EssentialEpidemiology knowledge
The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution and control of diseases. The disease aetiology, transmission, outbreak investigation, and comparisons of treatment effects.
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EssentialNeonatology knowledge
The branch of paediatric medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the new-born.
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EssentialFemale Reproductive System Pathology knowledge
The diseases of the female reproductive system, such as ovary, vulva and vaginal cancers, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts and diseases of the placenta.
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EssentialPreparation For Parenthood knowledge
The changes, such as the psychological aspects, affecting the parents after childbirth.
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EssentialAnalgesics knowledge
The types of medication used to relief pain in various medical cases.
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EssentialEmbryology knowledge
The normal development of the embryo, the aetiology of developmental anomalies such as genetic aspects and organogenesis and the natural history of abnormalities diagnosed before birth.
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EssentialLactation knowledge
The physiology and function of the breast during lactation as appropriate for counselling the pregnant and postpartum woman.
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EssentialMicrobiology-bacteriology knowledge
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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EssentialPostpartum Period knowledge
The changes and possible problems that can occur in the six week period after birth.
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EssentialPregnancy knowledge
The process related to conception and development of the fetus in the mother`s womb, the symptoms of pregnancy, risks and complications, diseases and timing of childbirth.
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EssentialDietetics knowledge
The human nutrition and dietary modification for optimising health in clinical or other environments. The role of nutrition in promoting health and preventing illness across the life spectrum.
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialPathology knowledge
The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.
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EssentialPostpartum Legal Protection knowledge
The legal aspects related to maternity coverage offered to mothers after childbirth.
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EssentialPsychology knowledge
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
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EssentialRelaxation Techniques knowledge
The various methods and techniques used to alleviate stress and bring peace and relaxation to the body and mind. This includes activities such as yoga, qigong or t`ai chi.
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EssentialSex Education knowledge
Provide information and advice related to human sexual reproduction, emotional relations between sexual partners, birth control and human sexuality in general.
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EssentialHealth Education knowledge
The factors affecting health and of the educational approach to assisting people to make healthy life choices.
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EssentialRadiological Procedures knowledge
The radiological procedures with digital imaging and other imaging techniques.
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EssentialAccept Own Accountability skill
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
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EssentialAddress Problems Critically skill
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods …
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialApply Context Specific Clinical Competences skill
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …
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EssentialApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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EssentialComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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EssentialComply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice skill
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EssentialContribute To Continuity Of Health Care skill
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
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EssentialDeal With Emergency Care Situations skill
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
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EssentialDevelop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship skill
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
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EssentialEducate On The Prevention Of Illness skill
Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve …
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EssentialEnsure Safety Of Healthcare Users skill
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
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EssentialFollow Clinical Guidelines skill
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
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EssentialInform Policy Makers On Health-related Challenges skill
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.
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EssentialListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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EssentialManage Healthcare Users' Data skill
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …
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EssentialPrescribe Medication skill
Prescribe medications, when indicated, for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to the client`s needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within scope of practice.
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EssentialPromote Inclusion skill
Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.
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EssentialProvide Health Education skill
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
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EssentialProvide Treatment Strategies For Challenges To Human Health skill
Identify possible treatment protocols for the challenges to human health within a given community in cases such as infectious diseases of high consequences at the global level.
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EssentialRespond To Changing Situations In Health Care skill
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EssentialUse E-health And Mobile Health Technologies skill
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
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EssentialWork In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care skill
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.
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EssentialWork In Multidisciplinary Health Teams skill
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
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EssentialAdvise On Control Of Conception skill
Provide advice on the various types of methods used to prevent pregnancy such as contraceptives or condoms.
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EssentialAdvise On Family Planning skill
Provide advice on the use of birth control and methods of contraception available, on sexual education, prevention and management of sexually transmitted diseases, pre-conception counselling and fertility management.
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EssentialAdvise On Pregnancies At Risk skill
Identify and provide advice on the early signs of risk pregnancies.
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EssentialAdvise On Pregnancy skill
Counsel patients on normal changes occurring in pregnancy, providing advice on nutrition, drug effects and other lifestyle changes.
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EssentialAssess The Course Of Breast-feeding Period skill
Evaluate and monitor the breast-feeding activity of a mother to her newly born child.
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EssentialAssist On Pregnancy Abnormality skill
Support the mother in case of abnormality signs during the pregnancy period and call the doctor in emergency cases.
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EssentialCare For The New-born Infant skill
Take care of the newly born baby by performing actions such as feeding him/her at regular hours, checking his/her vital signs and changing diapers.
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EssentialCarry Out Treatment Prescribed By Doctors skill
Ensure the treatment prescribed by the doctor is being followed by the patient and answer any related questions.
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EssentialCollect Biological Samples From Patients skill
Follow recommended processes to collect bodily fluids or samples from patients for further laboratory testing, assisting the patient as required.
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EssentialConduct Spontaneous Child Deliveries skill
Carry out spontaneous child delivery, managing the stress related to the event and all the risks and complications that may arise, performing operations such as episiotomies and breech deliveries, where …
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EssentialEmpathise With The Woman's Family During And After Pregnancy skill
Demonstrate empathy with women and their families during pregancy, childbirth labour and in the post partum period.
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EssentialExamine The New-born Infant skill
Perform a neonatal examination to identify any danger signs, to assess the normal adaptations of a newborn after birth and to identify birth defects or birth trauma.
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EssentialMonitor Pregnancy skill
Carry out the examinations necessary for the monitoring of normal pregnancy.
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EssentialProvide Care For The Mother During Labour skill
Actively manage women in labour, prescribing and administer pain relief medication as needed and providing emotional support and comfort for the mother.
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EssentialProvide Education On Family Life skill
Provide culturally sensitive health education and services, focusing on women, family and community and promoting healthy family life, and pregnancy planning.
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EssentialProvide Information On The Effects Of Childbirth On Sexuality skill
Provide information to the mother or her family on the effects of childbirth on sexual behaviour.
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EssentialProvide Postnatal Care skill
Provide care to the mother and the new-born child following birth, ensuring that the new-born and the mother are healthy and that the mother is capable of taking care of …
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EssentialProvide Pregnancy Termination Care skill
Strive to accommodate the physical and psychological needs of a woman undergoing an abortion.
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EssentialProvide Pre-natal Care skill
Monitor the normal progression of pregnancy and development of foetus by prescribing regular check-ups for prevention, detection and treatment of health problems throughout the course of the pregnancy.
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EssentialProvide Preparation For Childbirth skill
Provide information to the mother-to-be related to the childbirth procedures in order to be prepared and know what to expect.
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EssentialSupport Informed Consent skill
Make sure patients and their families are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments or procedures so they can give informed consent, engaging patients and their families …
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EssentialTake Emergency Measures In Pregnancy skill
Perform the manual removal of placenta, and the manual examination of the uterus in emergency cases, when the doctor is not present.
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Optional Skills (5 of 11 displayed)
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OptionalHomeopathy knowledge
The alternative medicine whereby pills or liquid mixtures containing only a little of an active ingredient (usually a plant or mineral) can treat a disease.
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OptionalYoga knowledge
The practice and principles of yoga, used as physical techniques to relax the body and mind.
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OptionalPhytotherapy knowledge
The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.
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OptionalSurgery knowledge
The essential procedures in surgical practice such as the principle of safe surgery, the pathophysiology of wound healing, knot tying, tissue handling, retraction and any other instruments and procedures used …
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OptionalCompany Policies knowledge
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
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OptionalPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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OptionalSociology knowledge
The group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
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OptionalApply Acupuncture skill
Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or …
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages For Health-related Research skill
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages In Care skill
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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